COVID-19 Updates

This page will contain all posts related to the District's response to COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). Please check back regularly for updates.

Current COVID-19 Updates

January, 2021

• January 7, 2021 - Public Health Order on Province Wide Restrictions

December, 2020

• December 8, 2020 - Public Health Order on Province Wide Restrictions
• December 8, 2020 - Press Release - Council Meetings and Public Hearings

• December 4, 2020 - Public Health Order for Gatherings and Events

• December 3, 2020 - Public Health Order for Physical Activities and Sports
• December 2, 2020 - Community Recreation & Cultural Centre COVID-19 Safety Plan

November, 2020

• November 24, 2020 - Fraser Health Media Release: Agassiz Senior's Community, COVID-19 outbreak declared over
• November 24, 2020 - Mask Mandate Order
• November 23, 2020 - COVID-19 Update - Press Release
• November 19, 2020 - COVID-19 Safety Plan for the District of Kent
• November 19, 2020 - Public Health Order on Province-wide Restrictions
• November 19, 2020 - CRCC Operations
• November 9, 2020 - Public Health Order

• November 9, 2020 - Limiting Social Interactions
• November 9, 2020 - CRCC Operations

District response (March - August)

• Friends of the Library Book Exchange Guidelines
• Ferny Coombe Pool Opening
• Outdoor Playgrounds & Exercise Equipment Re-Open
• Facility Re-Opening
• Safely Re-Opening Businesses
• Outdoor Recreation Spaces Re-Open
• Live streaming option for Public Hearing Bylaw No. 1634
• Kent 125th Anniversary Celebrations update
• Penalty changes for 2020
• Utility bill late payment penalty reduction
• Temporary closure to the public of Municipal Hall, Agassiz Fire Department Reception, Utilities and Public Works
• Temporary closure of the Community Recreation and Cultural Centre (CRCC)
• Temporary closure of playgrounds, sports fields, outdoor fitness equipment, basketball courts, Centennial skate park and the Aberdeen washrooms in Pioneer Park
• Membership passes put on hold, refunds available
• Open burning restrictions issued
• Category 2, Category 3, Resource Management Fires to be prohibited
• No visitors to senior's facilities
• Business Continuity Among COVID-19 Concerns

Health experts recommendations

• Frequently clean hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water
• When coughing and sneezing, cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue – throw the tissue away immediately and wash hands
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
• Avoid close contact with anyone who has a fever and cough

More information

• RCMP Crime Prevention Tips
• Federal support - Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
• Provincial support - COVID-19 Provincial Support and Information
• Provincial Business Support - BC New COVID-19 April 16 news release and B.C. Business COVID-19 Support Service
• Physical Distancing vs Social Isolation
• Summary of Federal and Provincial COVID-19 Support
• UBCM - Provincial and Federal supports for homeowners, renters
• UBCM - Provincial & Federal stimulus packages
• Health Canada
• HealthLink BC
• BC Centre for Disease Control
• Fraser Health

• Novel coronavirus information: 1-833-784-4397
• Health information: 8-1-1